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Regulator punishes firm over property hype

by Nick Bendel • 30 Jan 2015
Brokers have been sent a powerful message that they must be able to substantiate any marketing about the value of...READ MORE

Broker wins award for one-stop-shop strategy

by Nick Bendel • 30 Jan 2015
One of the industry’s best diversifiers has tried to emulate the major banks by selling multiple products to each... READ MORE

Property prices go backwards in four cities

by Staff Reporter • 30 Jan 2015
The Sydney market has continued to defy gravity but Melbourne price growth has rapidly slowed and Perth is moving at... READ MORE

St George launches cloud-based SME platform

by Staff Reporter • 30 Jan 2015
St George Bank has launched a platform of cloud-based applications to help small businesses and start-ups run their... READ MORE

‘Still a lot of heat’ in the market: Russell

by Staff Reporter • 30 Jan 2015
Mortgage Choice chief executive Michael Russell remains confident that record-low rates will continue to fuel... READ MORE

Accountants trump agents as best referrers

by James Mitchell • 29 Jan 2015
One of the nation’s fastest growing lenders has pointed to accountants as the most important referral partner for... READ MORE

Mortgage Choice's monthly settlements exceed $1 billion

by James Mitchell • 29 Jan 2015
One national mortgage group has reached a new financial milestone by settling $1.09 billion in mortgages in... READ MORE

Stop 'crying wolf' over Sydney prices, says market expert

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2015
Property analyst Louis Christopher has criticised rival commentators who have talked of a slowdown in the Sydney... READ MORE

Record improvements for home owners

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2015

Rising property prices have delivered a windfall to Australians who have paid off their mortgage.

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Australians have ‘alarming lack of knowledge’ about credit card...

by Staff Reporter • 29 Jan 2015
Many consumers are unsure how much credit card interest they are paying and which institutions offer the best rates, a... READ MORE

Aggregator smashes settlement record by 10pc

by Nick Bendel • 28 Jan 2015
Connective has enjoyed the best sales month in the aggregator's history after expanding its network and helping brokers... READ MORE

Mark Bouris receives national honours

by Nick Bendel • 28 Jan 2015

One of the industry's most prominent figures has been awarded the Order of Australia.

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Law firm points to flaw in mooted SMSF ban

by Katarina Taurian • 28 Jan 2015
A Minter Ellison partner has warned that a blanket ban on SMSF borrowing will re-introduce doubt over investments such... READ MORE

Rising unit sales outweigh falling house sales

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2015

A growing appetite for apartments has driven a continuing increase in the sale of new homes.

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Suburbs throughout Sydney enjoy massive growth

by Staff Reporter • 28 Jan 2015
New South Wales land values have increased by a staggering 11 per cent to $1.12 trillion, with Sydney's Mosman being... READ MORE

Be prepared: new stats reveal downturn coming

by Nick Bendel • 27 Jan 2015
Elite brokers have revealed what steps to take now as new research has revealed the market may well cool significantly... READ MORE

Australia's two biggest cities soaking up foreign dollars

by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2015
New research has found a staggering increase in the volume of real estate purchases by overseas-based Chinese... READ MORE

Govt issues warning about bank-related fraud

by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2015

Australians are falling victim to foreign criminals who are using trickery to steal people's identities.

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New research finds curious link between mortgages and cars

by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2015

Rising house prices and low interest rates are driving a shift in vehicle buying behaviour, according to data.

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Big savings available for high-LVR borrowers

by Staff Reporter • 27 Jan 2015

Liberty Financial has offered new variable-rate borrowers a temporary fee reduction of $995.

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‘We don’t like the economics' of broker-introduced business

by Nick Bendel • 23 Jan 2015
Although one credit union has announced plans to seek a back-door entry into the third-party channel, not all lenders... READ MORE

Advantedge extends rate discount by two months

by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2015

Brokers have another nine weeks to take advantage of a 4.63 per cent variable rate loan.

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Sydney and Melbourne among world’s most unaffordable markets: report

by James Mitchell • 23 Jan 2015

Australia’s five major metropolitan areas have been “severely unaffordable” for 11 consecutive years.

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Real estate lobby jumps into election debate

by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2015
Labor and the Liberals have been urged to put property reform “at the top of the political agenda” if they win the... READ MORE

Buying property easier said than done

by Staff Reporter • 23 Jan 2015
Australians have set themselves important financial goals in 2015 but may fall short due to poor budgeting, according... READ MORE

Brokers set to get new $4.7bn lender

by Nick Bendel • 22 Jan 2015
Unicredit looks set to make a back-door entry into the third-party channel after approaching Teachers Mutual Bank for a... READ MORE

Brokers divided on future of SMSF loans

by James Mitchell • 22 Jan 2015

As one bank warns brokers to prepare for changes to SMSF lending, battlelines have divided the industry.

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Industry body replaces ‘ineffective and clumsy’ website

by Huntley Mitchell • 22 Jan 2015
The MFAA has unveiled a new website and begun a soft launch of new member database and events management... READ MORE

Speculation grows ahead of February 3 rates decision

by Staff Reporter • 22 Jan 2015
Another economist has had his say on whether the Reserve Bank of Australia will reduce interest rates at its upcoming... READ MORE

House building activity declines for first time in 16 months

by Nick Bendel • 22 Jan 2015
Economists expect a healthy supply of new homes this year despite a fall in construction activity at the end of... READ MORE
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